Table 3.
Timing of PPIUCD insertion and perceptions of pain related to insertion in 2711 women in India
| Characteristic | Mean (SD) or number (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Timing of PPIUCD insertion (%) |
Immediately after delivery |
1379 (51) |
| During C-section |
838 (31) |
|
| Within 48 hours |
299 (11) |
|
| Do not know |
195 (7) |
|
| Client perception of pain during insertion (%) |
No pain at all |
1863 (71) |
| Little discomfort |
631 (24) |
|
| Somewhat painful |
87 (3) |
|
| Painful/very painful |
44 (2) |
|
| Client perception of pain after insertion (%) | No pain at all |
1950 (76) |
| Little discomfort |
487 (19) |
|
| Somewhat painful |
112 (4) |
|
| Painful/very painful | 11 (1) | |